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Ireland, Norway and Spain Join International Push to Recognize a Palestinian State

Ireland, Norway and Spain , Join International Push to , Recognize a Palestinian State. Spain, Ireland and Norway have all said they would officially recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, amid international concern over the ongoing war in Gaza. Associated Press reports that the decision may generate momentum for other EU countries to recognize a Palestinian state. Seven members of the 27-nation European alliance have already officially recognized a Palestinian state. 140 of the about 190 countries in the United Nations have also already recognized a Palestinian state. International pressure on Israel has been growing as the offensive in Gaza has now stretched into its eighth month. . This recognition is not against anyone, it is not against the Israeli people. It is an act in favor of peace, justice and moral consistency, Pedro Sánchez, Spanish Prime Minister, via The Associated Press. On May 11, the U.N. General Assembly voted to grant new "rights and priveleges" to Palestine, a sign of growing support for a potential vote on full membership. On May 11, the U.N. General Assembly voted to grant new "rights and priveleges" to Palestine, a sign of growing support for a potential vote on full membership. We used to think that recognition would come at the end of a process. Now we have realized that recognition should come as an impetus, as a strengthening of a process, Espen Barth Eide, Norwegian Foreign Minister, via The Associated Press. We used to think that recognition would come at the end of a process. Now we have realized that recognition should come as an impetus, as a strengthening of a process, Espen Barth Eide, Norwegian Foreign Minister, via The Associated Press. AP reports that while dozens of countries have recognized a Palestinian state, all of the major Western powers have yet to do so. . AP reports that while dozens of countries have recognized a Palestinian state, all of the major Western powers have yet to do so. . In response to the news, Israel recalled its ambassadors from Ireland, Norway and Spain, while rejecting any attempt to legitimize the Palestinians internationally. . In response to the news, Israel recalled its ambassadors from Ireland, Norway and Spain, while rejecting any attempt to legitimize the Palestinians internationally.

‘Shame on You’: Israeli Envoy Shreds UN Charter Supporting Palestine | Watch video

Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan made a dramatic statement at the United Nations General Assembly by tearing up the UN Charter in protest just before the assembly passed a resolution supporting full membership for Palestine. The resolution, which received overwhelming support with 143 votes in favour, asked the Security Council to grant full membership to Palestine, currently holding observer status at the UN. Twenty-five countries abstained from the vote, while nine, including the United States and Israel, voted against it. Erdan criticised the resolution as a "clear violation" of the UN Charter and accused it of circumventing the US veto in the Security Council. He described his actions as a symbolic reflection of the assembly's disregard for the principles outlined in the UN Charter. #IsraeliEnvoyShredsUNCharter #UNCharterShred #Israel #Palestine #UN #UNGA #SecurityCouncil #Resolution #FullMembership #IsraeliEnvoy #GiladErdan #ShameOnYou #Conflict #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #PeaceEfforts ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~

India's Big Blow to Israel? Why India Voted in Palestine's Favour at UN General Assembly | Watch

India's U.N. vote supports Palestine's full membership, drawing fire from Israel. UAE introduces the resolution at UNGA, with 143 votes in favor. Palestine gains the right to speak and participate in U.N. meetings. Israel's ambassador tears up the U.N. Charter in protest, likening the move to admitting "modern-day Nazis." India's move may strain its historically strong ties with Israel. #India #IndiaIsrael #IndiaUN #PalestineUN #PalestineIndia #HamasIsrael #Palestine #IsraelHamas #IsraelGaza #UNnews #Worldnews #Warnews #Oneinda #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~GR.125~